Neck-Thru Construction
The Artisan A4 bass features neck-thru construction for superior tone and string vibration transfer.
Bartolini Pickups
The A4 features Bartolini MK-1 pickups and MK-1 EQ which produce an organic “piano” type tone.
Hipshot Ultralight Tuners and TransTone Bridge
Artisan basses come with Hipshot Ultralight Tuners(Classic 20:1 tuning ratio) that is made of cast zinc with aluminum string posts and mounting nuts which is 30% lighter than other regular tuners which delivers better balance and accuracy in tuning.
CONSTRUCTION: Neck-thru
CUTAWAY: Double Cutaway
BODY: Figured Maple Top on Mahogany Body
NECK: 5pc Maple & Wenge, 1F 20.5mm, 12F 22mm
BINDING: N/A
FRETBOARD: Rosewood, 12″ Radius (305mm)
FRETS: 24 / Large (2.7mm)
SCALE: 34″ (864mm)
INLAY: Abalone Dot with Black Circle
TUNERS: Hipshot Ultralight Tuners
BRIDGE: Hipshot Trans Tone Bridge (4)
PICKUPS: Bartolini MK1-4/F & MK1-4/R
ELECTRONICS: Bartolini MK-1 EQ / 1v, 1blend, 3band, EQ on-off switch
HARDWARE: PT (Platinum)
STRINGS: D’addario EXL165SL(105-045)
COLORS:
A4 Plus – Open Pore Natural